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impersonates

verb

present tense third-person singular of impersonate

as in mocks

to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior a school intruder was caught trying to impersonate a teacher

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to present a portrayal or performance of interpreters at the living history museum impersonate figures who are known to have actually lived in the colonial town

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The actress, who portrays Bob Dylan’s girlfriend in James Mangold’s new biopic, walked the red carpet in a sleek Gucci gown with crystal embellishments.

Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
In this film, Rebel Ridge actor Aaron Pierre portrays a young Mufasa, who strikes up a friendship and brotherly bond with the lion Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr), who later becomes Scar.

Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

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